From Foreign Waters

    Mahsa Amini, 22, from the Iranian -Kurdish town of Saqez, was arrested this month in Tehran due to her “unsuitable attire” by the morality police, which enforces the country's strict dress code for women. Her death has sparked the first big show of opposition on Iran's streets since authorities crushed protests against a rise in petrol prices in 2019.  “At least 83 people including children are confirmed to have been killed in [the] #IranProtests,” Iran Human Rights , a Norway-based group, said on Twitter. Despite the growing death toll and a fierce crackdown by authorities, videos posted on Twitter showed demonstrators calling for the fall of the clerical establishment in Tehran, Qom, Rasht, Sanandaj, Masjed-i-Suleiman and other cities.

  The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will continue to be the regional emphasis of Radisson in the Middle East. Within the next 12 months, the business has ambitious intentions to sign at least five hotels and open more than 1,000 keys.   Following the opening of Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah on Marjan Island earlier this year as the first Radisson Resort in the MiddleEast , the Radisson Hotel Group is preparing to open the 389-key Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah in Dubai this year. The resort complex will open its doors at West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, one of Dubai 's most popular tourist locations, as part of the group's effort to expand its resort portfolio.   The group's first hotel in Saudi Arabia with the Radisson name debuted there recently with the opening of the Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport. The second hotel in the city for the opulent lifestyle brand, Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel, opened its doors in June.   The

Days after the Popular Front of India (PFI) was subjected to a harsh crackdown, Times Now has obtained information about how the members of the radical Islamic group reportedly gathered funding from the Middle East to incite unrest in India.   The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia , Turkey, Oman, and Kuwait, according to sources, have been providing money to PFI members to fund turmoil and bloodshed on Indian territory.   It has been discovered that certain PFI members who are based overseas have been paying money to their NRI accounts and then transferring it to the leaders of the extreme Islamic group.   The National Investigation Agency (NIA), Enforcement Directorate (ED), and state police agencies around India coordinated searches on September 22, 2022, in relation to allegations of sponsoring terrorism.   Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, West Bengal, Bihar, and Manipur

     Elon Musk tweeted that he was activating his broadband service Starlink after the US Treasury Department announced it was easing internet sanctions on Iran after Tehran curtailed its citizens' access to social media. The Treasury's move means that American technology companies can expand their businesses in Iran, allowing people living there to use secure platforms and services. The updated guidance authorises the companies to offer access to social media platforms, cloud-based services and online maps. 

  The survey found that 64 per cent of young Arabs thought democracy would be incompatible with the region. Those in the Levant were most likely to share this view, with 72 per cent agreeing while 62 per cent in North Africa agreed. Gamal Ahmed, 22, a high school graduate who works as a restaurant server in Giza, said democracy was the last thing on the minds of most young Egyptians struggling to make a living. “I think the reality is most of us, especially poor people, have much more pressing issues, such as ensuring we have enough money to feed our families, especially this year with how expensive things are getting,” he said.

  At a recent meeting with EU ambassadors, Mr Aoun again affirmed his commitment to forming a government that would assume presidential powers in the event of a vacancy. As reported by Lebanese state media, Mr Aoun blamed the delays in the government formation on the challenges presented by Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharing system.  The present government went into caretaker status four months ago following the May 15 parliamentary elections. Mr Mikati was once again designated as prime minister to   form a new government , but has until now failed to reach an agreement with the president over its make-up . Despite on-and-off speculation over the past four months that a new government is on the verge of formation, recent meetings before the two have appeared tense. The prospect of a government before the end of President Aoun’s tenure seems unlikely, despite assurances from both leaders.

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the establishment of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) during New York Climate Week. The UICCA is a non-partisan climate action entity that aims to establish an independent body that enables collaboration, cooperation and innovation in the field of climate change. The entity will bring together members of the public and private sector, including academic institutions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to drive the UAE’s commitment toward net zero by 2050. The initiative aims to scale up the UAE’s climate action. Earlier, an initiative and national drive were launched by the UAE to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The UICCA is set to become the first of its kind entity on a global scale. This will also contribute to the UAE’s wider sustainability and environmental goals. The UICCA will be led by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, CEO and Founder of Alliances for Global Sustainability and Co-

  UAE and China ink an agreement to launch a future lunar mission together. MBRSC and CNSA have now signed an MoU. The two nations' first joint space project would be this. #Breaking : UAE signs agreement with China to carry out a joint Moon mission in future. An MoU was signed between MBRSC and CNSA today. This would be the first space collaboration between the two countries. pic.twitter.com/0K3xFF1wu2 — Sarwat Nasir (@SarwatNasir) September 16, 2022   In accordance with the arrangement, a rover from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) will be dropped out on the surface of the moon in a module provided by the Chinese National Space Agency (CNSA).   Notably, the United Arab Emirates will launch its first lunar rover in November.   The "Rashid" rover, named after the ruling family of Dubai, will be launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida some time between November 9 and November 15, according to Hamad Al Marzooqi, a state-affiliated newspaper.

  On behalf of the government and people of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met KingCharles III at Buckingham Palace in London on Sunday. He conveyed their condolences for the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.   Sheikh Mohammed also emphasised the queen's important role in sustaining and solidifying the close ties between the UAE and the UK. He praised the friendship between the two countries and wished it would continue to grow. Sheikh Mohammed also spoke about the advantages of enhancing regional and global security, stability, and peace. Sheikh Mohammed arrives in London to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral https://t.co/il7fu0SnrR #UAE #QueenElizabeth pic.twitter.com/4HCRliUwuw — Gulf Today (@gulftoday) September 18, 2022   Moreover, the United Kingdom has been a dependable ally of the United Arab Emirates ever since its founding in 1971. The UK has been a valuable partner in pursuing this goal as the UAE has sought to b

  Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard's trial will be adapted into a movie. The film will feature Mark Hapka as Depp and Megan Davis as Heard. Melissa Marty will also be a part of the film. She will play the role of Camille Vasquez, Depp's lawyer. Mary Carrig will play the role of Heard's lawyer, Elaine Bredehoft. Adam Lewinson, Tubi’s chief content officer, said in a statement to Variety, that “to capture a timely take on Depp and his ex-wife Heard's story that became part of the cultural zeitgeist, painting a unique picture of what millions watched play out in the headlines over the summer”. The film will focus on their toxic relationship . The film is written by Guy Nicolucci and directed by Sara Lohman. It is executive produced by Angie Day, Marianne C. Wunch, Brittany Clemons, Hannah Pillemer and Fernando Szew. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's defamation trial Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's defamation trial became the sensational n

  A bu Dhabi hosted the biggest Jewish wedding in the United Arab Emirates since the historic Abraham Accords were signed. Guests from all over the world flew into Abu Dhabi to join the celebrations. Over 1,500 guests attend the UAE's first wedding of a rabbi The #rabbi to the #UAE , Rabbi Levi Duchman, @RabbiUae married Lea Hadad of Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday, September 14, at a magnificent ceremony held at the Hilton Yas Hotel. 📸: @khaleejtimes https://t.co/M01QGJ3CXY pic.twitter.com/g79vLb76X4 — حسن سجواني 🇦🇪 Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) September 14, 2022 Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, is a land of tolerance and coexistence for all religions. The largest Jewish marriage is the latest example of a commitmen t to co-existence and religious pluralism in the UAE. Rabbi Levi Duchman, a New Yorker, has lived in the UAE for 8 years. Levi Duchman married Lea Hadad, from Belgium, at the Hilton Hotel on Yas Island in a ceremony. Over 1500 people a

The first beta of Google's Android 13 quarterly platform release has been released, and developers have already found code that alluded to two new products.   According to The Verge, these gadgets reportedly include the rumoured Pixel foldable and a new "Pro" tablet. Developer Kuba Wojciechowski posted code screencaps on Twitter that show a device called "Felix" in its unfolded and folded modes.   The use of the device's cameras was also addressed. On the rear of the phone, these include a 10.8MP Samsung S5K3J1 telephoto lens and a 64-megapixel (MP) Sony IMX787 primary sensor.   Additionally, the gadget might have an 8MP Sony IMX355 sensor inside and an additional Samsung S5K3J1 on the front. According to The Verge, the dual back camera arrangement of the foldable supports allegations that it can fold horizontally like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold.   While animations spotted in Android 12L and an icon in Google's camera app suggest a phone that fold

  India has immediately outlawed the export of damaged rice. The word "free" has been changed to "prohibited" in the export policy.   However, some exports will be permitted up until September 15 in cases where loading of broken rice onto ships had already begun prior to the ban order, where the shipping bill had been filed, where the vessels had already berthed or arrived and anchored in Indian ports, and where the broken rice consignment had been handed over to the customs and was registered in their system .   The export ban becomes significant because it seems possible that less paddy will be planted overall this Kharif season than last. Future crop prospects as well as price trends may be impacted by this.   To increase domestic supplies, the Center on Thursday increased the export tariff on non-Basmati rice by 20%, with the exception of parboiled rice. The export fee will be in effect starting on September 9.   An export tariff of 20% has been levied

  The president of UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Liz Truss for being elected as the new Prime Minister of the UK.   He congratulated her in a tweet which stated: “Congratulations to Liz Truss on her appointment as UK Prime Minister. I wish her every success and look forward to working jointly to further strengthen the longstanding ties between our two countries and to support peace and prosperity both in our region and around the world.”   Liz Truss was chosen by Queen Elizabeth II to serve as the next prime minister of the United Kingdom on Tuesday, soon after Boris Johnson met with the monarch to formally accept his resignation.   The handover of authority will occur at Balmoral, not London's Buckingham Palace, for the first time in Queen Elizabeth's seventy-year reign. The relocation of the ceremony led to the proliferation of rumors about the 96-year-old Queen's health.   The following day, the 172,000 members of the British

  During the ongoing Asia Cup 2022, legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar offered words of support and encouragement to rookie pacer Arshdeep Singh, who is facing criticism for dropping a critical catch against Pakistan in the Super Four match. The 23-year-old Indian pacer is under fire for missing a crucial catch during Pakistan's 18th over against India in the Super Four phase match as the latter team was attempting to score 182 runs.   Asif Ali, whom Singh had dismissed, made the most of the opportunity presented to him by hitting Pakistani pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for 19 runs in the subsequent over. The final over was assigned to Arshdeep Singh, who failed to stop seven runs.   After missing the critical catch, Arshdeep was the subject of cruel online trolls. On Singh's Wikipedia article, " India " was changed to "Khalistan" by an anonymous user, however these modifications were quickly reversed by another editor. Apparently, a few handles from

  A two-part documentary about American actor Johnny Depp’s defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard will be released on September 19 on Discovery+. The documentary titled Johnny vs Amber: The US Trial features interviews with Depp’s lawyers , legal experts and journalists. The documentary will also feature behind-the-scenes footage of the trial which was held between April and June this year. According to media reports, the first episode of the documentary will investigate Depp’s side of events, covering his “abusive childhood and drug dependencies”. The episode will also show “an alternative version of events that show Depp to be a victim of domestic abuse himself”. The second episode will talk about Heard, including “her detailed description of alleged sexual assault told on camera for the first time”. It will also show how Depp attacked Heard on social media, as noted in a press release. Depp sued his ex-wife for defamation over a 2018 op-ed in The Washington Post,

  Tesla founder and billionaire Elon Musk recently said that comedian Chris Rock has invited him to open one of his forthcoming shows. The news emerged after a social media user posted an old video clip from Musk's Saturday Night Live (SNL) Monologue. In the clip, the billionaire said that he reinvented electric cars , and he is sending people to Mars in a rocket ship. Subsequently, Musk responded to the tweet. He said, " Chris Rock invited me to open for one of his shows. Thanks, Chris! I will try not to flounder too much.” After the announcement, the comment section on Twitter was filled with hilarious jokes. One user wrote on Twitter, "Elon opening for Chris rock? That show would be a slap." Another user wrote on Twitter, "I hope Will Smith isn't in the audience." Another Twitter user commented, "That is going to be the best night of comedy, I love you both.” Elon Musk is always in the limelight because of various reasons. Recently, Musk

  Twitter banned more than 45,000 accounts in India in July for violating guidelines, according to the microblogging platform ’s monthly compliance report. The social media giant is currently locked in a legal battle with the Indian government over content blocking orders. Now, it has already banned 45,191 accounts of Indian users. Twitter suspended 42,825 Indian users' accounts for promoting child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity. It blocked another 2,366 accounts for promoting terrorism , Twitter said in its monthly compliance report as per the new IT Rules, 2021. Twitter received 874 grievances in India through its local grievance mechanism between June 26 to July 25. Subsequently, it took action on 70 complaints. In June 2022, Twitter banned more than 43,140 accounts of Indian users. Twitter said in its monthly compliance report, “While we welcome everyone to express themselves on Twitter, we do not tolerate behaviour that harasses, threatens, dehumanises